DEFINING ULTIMATE ONTOLOGICAL BASIS AND THE FUNDAMENTAL LAYER

I explain why Ross Cameron's definition of ultimate ontological basis is incorrect, and propose a different definition in terms of ontological dependence, as well as a definition of reality's fundamental layer. These new definitions cover the conceptual possibility that self-dependent enti...

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Main Author: Paseau, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Summary:I explain why Ross Cameron's definition of ultimate ontological basis is incorrect, and propose a different definition in terms of ontological dependence, as well as a definition of reality's fundamental layer. These new definitions cover the conceptual possibility that self-dependent entities exist. They also apply to different conceptions of the relation of ontological dependence. © 2009 The Author.